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Setup and placement

Where to put it and how to start.

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Where should I place it?+

On the floor or a low table, 20–30 cm clear of walls and furniture, near where people spend time.

Can I put it in a corner?+

It works, but airflow suffers. An open position along a wall is better.

Under the bed or behind a curtain?+

No — anything that blocks the 360° intake reduces clean-air delivery.

How long before I notice a difference?+

Particle levels usually drop noticeably within 20–40 minutes in a correctly sized closed room.

Where's the best spot in a small bedroom?+

In a small bedroom, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a master bedroom?+

In a master bedroom, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a nursery?+

In a nursery, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a kids' room?+

In a kids' room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a study?+

In a study, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a home office?+

In a home office, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a living room?+

In a living room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a studio apartment?+

In a studio apartment, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a 1BHK hall?+

In a 1BHK hall, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a guest room?+

In a guest room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a rented PG room?+

In a rented PG room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a hostel room?+

In a hostel room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a shared flat room?+

In a shared flat room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a sick room?+

In a sick room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a work-from-home cabin?+

In a work-from-home cabin, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a reading nook?+

In a reading nook, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a home gym?+

In a home gym, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a yoga room?+

In a yoga room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a meditation room?+

In a meditation room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a puja room?+

In a puja room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a walk-in closet?+

In a walk-in closet, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a dressing room?+

In a dressing room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a dining area?+

In a dining area, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a dining room?+

In a dining room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a basement room?+

In a basement room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in an attic room?+

In an attic room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a salon corner?+

In a salon corner, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a clinic waiting corner?+

In a clinic waiting corner, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a small shop counter?+

In a small shop counter, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a boutique office cabin?+

In a boutique office cabin, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a recording corner?+

In a recording corner, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a gaming setup?+

In a gaming setup, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in a baby feeding corner?+

In a baby feeding corner, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Where's the best spot in an elderly parent's room?+

In an elderly parent's room, keep it clear of walls and soft furnishings, roughly a metre or two from where you sit, sleep or work.

Should placement change while sleeping?+

While sleeping, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change while working from home?+

While working from home, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change during online classes?+

During online classes, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change while cooking?+

While cooking, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change just after cooking?+

Just after cooking, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change during a party?+

During a party, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change while painting a room?+

While painting a room, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change during renovation?+

During renovation, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change in monsoon humidity?+

In monsoon humidity, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change during Diwali week?+

During Diwali week, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change during winter smog?+

During winter smog, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change on a high-AQI day?+

On a high-AQI day, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change when windows must stay open?+

When windows must stay open, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change in a ground-floor flat on a main road?+

In a ground-floor flat on a main road, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change in a top-floor flat?+

In a top-floor flat, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change in an old building?+

In an old building, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change in a newly built flat?+

In a newly built flat, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change with a pet cat?+

With a pet cat, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change with a pet dog?+

With a pet dog, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change with two pets?+

With two pets, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change with a newborn at home?+

With a newborn at home, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change with elderly parents at home?+

With elderly parents at home, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change in a shared flat?+

In a shared flat, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change in a PG room?+

In a PG room, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change while moving between homes?+

While moving between homes, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change during a house move?+

During a house move, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change in a smoking household?+

In a smoking household, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change near a construction site?+

Near a construction site, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change near a busy junction?+

Near a busy junction, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change near a garbage point?+

Near a garbage point, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change during pollen season?+

During pollen season, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Should placement change during a dust storm?+

During a dust storm, move it closer to the source of the problem — near the doorway, the kitchen edge or the window that's letting air in.

Where should it sit if PM2.5 is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever PM2.5 enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if PM10 is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever PM10 enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if ultrafine 0.3-micron particles is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever ultrafine 0.3-micron particles enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if construction dust is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever construction dust enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if road dust is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever road dust enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if house dust is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever house dust enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if dust-mite debris is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever dust-mite debris enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if pollen is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever pollen enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if mould spores is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever mould spores enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if pet dander is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever pet dander enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if pet hair is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever pet hair enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if cooking smoke is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever cooking smoke enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if deep-fry odours is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever deep-fry odours enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if tadka smoke is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever tadka smoke enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if incense smoke is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever incense smoke enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if mosquito-coil smoke is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever mosquito-coil smoke enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if candle soot is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever candle soot enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if cigarette smoke is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever cigarette smoke enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if vehicle exhaust is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever vehicle exhaust enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if diesel soot is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever diesel soot enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if industrial haze is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever industrial haze enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if stubble-burning smoke is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever stubble-burning smoke enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if firecracker smoke is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever firecracker smoke enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if paint fumes is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever paint fumes enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if new-furniture off-gassing is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever new-furniture off-gassing enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if formaldehyde is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever formaldehyde enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if cleaning-product fumes is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever cleaning-product fumes enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if damp musty odours is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever damp musty odours enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if garbage odours is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever garbage odours enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.

Where should it sit if airborne droplets is the issue?+

Place it between you and wherever airborne droplets enters the room, keeping the intake fully unobstructed.